defended the corridor between #Olshana and XI Korps, where #Verbovka was crucial. KG von Brese reinforced the lines, arriving just in time. The KG itself faced isolation near #Kapitanovka before being ordered into another perilous situation, amplifying concerns. 88/X
#OTD 1944 #Korsun | On the 31st of January, Soviet units, likely elements of 63rd CD launched an attack near #Verbovka, east of #Olshana, posing a threat to cut off Olshana from the rest of the pocket held by XI and XXXXII Korps. Weak elements of W-SS PzDiv Wiking 87/X
to the withdrawal of elements of the 389.InfDiv to their intermediate positions. By the end of the day, multiple Soviet battalions had infiltrated the German front line, advancing four to six kilometres and successfully capturing #Verbovka. This development caused 10/X
forces such as engineers, these battalions executed their mission discreetly. Surprising the German outposts, up to sixteen battalions swiftly advanced and breached the forward defensive positions between the villages of #Verbovka and #Vasilivka. This tactical success led 9/X
